Building Contract For A Home Owner/occupier In Broward

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Multi-State
County:
Broward
Control #:
US-00462
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The Building Contract for a home owner/occupier in Broward outlines the agreement between the contractor and the owner regarding the construction of a residential project. Key features include the scope of work, which details the labor and materials necessary for the project, and the work site, specifying the location of construction. The contract also addresses permit responsibilities, clarifying that the contractor will obtain necessary approvals, and outlines soil condition liability, placing responsibility on the owner for any additional site work due to unforeseen soil issues. Insurance coverage specifics are provided, requiring the contractor to maintain appropriate liability and workers' compensation insurance. Changes to the project scope can be made through written change orders, and financial arrangements are defined, allowing for either cost-plus or fixed fee payment structures. Furthermore, the contract stipulates a late payment charge and includes a one-year warranty on workmanship defects. This contract serves as a vital document for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants involved in home construction projects, ensuring clarity and protection for all parties involved.
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Setback Requirements: Main Structure. 25 ft. The sum of the side yard setbacks shall be at least 25% of the lot width, but not to exceed 50 ft.

An attorney who represents the purchaser should make sure that the contract states that the property will be conveyed without violations and that a valid certificate of occupancy is a condition to closing. Occupying premises without at least a temporary certificate of occupancy is unlawful.

A TCO/TCC grants residents/building owners the same rights as a CO/CC, however, is only valid for a temporary period of time. The City of Miami TCOs/TCCs are usually active for either 90/180/270/360 days (depending on approvals) from date of issue, after which they will expire. TCOs can be extended, if approved.

The residence or building must be for your own use and occupancy. It may not be built for sale or lease. If pulling a permit as owner/builder, you must personally appear in the Building Division for submittal, sign an Owner/Builder Affidavit, and have your signature notarized by a Building Division staff member.

Certificates of Occupancy for properties are issued by the Building Official after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed and all holds from other agencies have been released.

A Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (CO/CC) validates that a building (or renovation project) has been completed in compliance with applicable code(s).

Minor Construction or Maintenance Work: Work such as installation of water meters (up to two (2) inches) at existing service laterals, cable splice pits not in or within two (2) feet of a roadway, street light or traffic signal maintenance, or similar types of work may be done without permit or prior notice to the ...

Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division Certificates of Occupancy for properties are issued by the Building Official after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed and all holds from other agencies have been released.

Typically, the setback of a property is 10 feet at the front, 10 feet at the back, and four feet on each side.

The most common minimum setback requirement in Florida is 25 feet from the property line for most structures.

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Building Contract For A Home Owner/occupier In Broward